Amazon's Business Divided into Three Segments

Amazon.com Inc., a multinational technology company, operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The North America segment offers retail services for consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions. The International segment focuses on similar services but is internationally focused.

The AWS segment provides global sales of computer services for start-ups, enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions. Founded by Jeffrey P. Bezos in July 1994, the company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.